Here is a picture of my oldest, Jared, who started his Senior year at Kamiak High today. I gave him a sappy letter (I had an emotional day yesterday going through photos :) and his framed kindergarten picture. I am excited for his future and cannot believe that he is already a Senior!

Lexi Novak's 1st day as a 1st grader. First full day at school. Camelot Elementary, Federal Way.

Kelli Novak

Bailey Eden, 4, goes to her first day of pre school!

Arlene Black

Thiago Cordova's first day school 2012

Brock Carlson, 5th grader at Mt. Stuart Elementary in Ellensburg

Shannon L. Carlson

Tiara with her baby brother Faigata Logoai.

Petoria Bernard

Chace and Caleb - Kindergarten and second grade.

Heather Sloan

Reichen, Riess and Sadie Simpson - Ridgewood Elementary - Renton

Jana Simpson

Daddy's girl starting 4th grade!

Rose Waterfield

School sessions are starting all over the area this week. Do you have a cute "first day of school" pic? Send it to communities@komonews.com with your name and your neighborhood/school and we will post it here!

Editor's note - We are closing this gallery as of 11 a.m. Thursday, September 6 and no longer accepting submissions.